Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) chases the past Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) passes the puck past Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) and defenseman Brady Skjei (76) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch stands behind the team bench in the third period during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev drinks during a timeout in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dallas Stars centers Logan Stankoven (11) and Roope Hintz (24) celebrate after a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) in the third period during an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry, top, jumps over Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, bottom, in pursuit of the puck in overtime of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche players Samuel Girard (49), center left, Nathan MacKinnon (29), center right, and Justus Annunen (60), far right, defend a shot as San Jose Sharks left wing Fabian Zetterlund (20) looks to score during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Minh Connors)